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CSIRO report shows opportunities for hydrogen in commercial aviation

A new report produced by CSIRO, in collaboration with Boeing, shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within 5 years. […]

Australia’s energy quarterly statistics – Released

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEBN) has released the Quarterly Energy Dynamics Q2 2020 report (QED) – a quarterly report that shows energy data between 1 […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: for dairy businesses to improve energy efficiency

The Energy Efficient Communities Program – Dairy Farming Business Grants is now open to dairy cow farming businesses from across Australia to improve energy efficiency, reduce […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: for small businesses to improve energy efficiency

The Energy Efficient Communities Program – Small Business Grants is now open to small businesses to improve energy efficiency and save energy. The grants will support […]

GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: for high energy using businesses Opening soon

High energy-using businesses consuming over 0.05 petajoules each year will be able to apply for a grant of up to $25,000 with a matching co-contribution required. […]

Electric vehicle-to-grid trial

ARENA has announced $2.4 million in funding towards the ActewAGL to demonstrate the largest electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials in Australia. The full cost of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: for NSW manufacturers to improve energy efficiency

Applications are now open to NSW manufacturers for Round 2 funding to improve energy efficiency in – • equipment upgrades; and• optimising energy metering and monitoring […]

State of the Energy Market 2020 report: Released

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its State of the Energy Market 2020 report on the Australian energy sector. State of the energy market 2020 […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Energy efficiency grants for dairy farming businesses

Grants of up to $20,000 will be available for a dairy farming business through Dairy Farming Business grants, under the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program. The grants are designed to assist […]

Large-scale renewable energy target data for May 2020: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the May 2020 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data. The highlights include: • Seven power stations were accredited with a combined capacity of 518 megawatts […]

Project types you can undertake to reduce emissions and earn carbon credits

The types of projects you can undertake to reduce emissions and earn carbon credits are called Methods. Methods explain how to carry out project activities and […]

New protections for energy customers: Effective 1 July 2020

Victorian energy consumers can now sign up to a new energy deal with the assurance that prices will not increase more than once every 12 months, […]

Reasonably priced electricity option for small business and households: Consultation paper released for comment

The Essential Services Commission is seeking comment on the recently released consultation paper on the Victorian Default Offer for electricity.  The consultation paper sets out how […]

Prohibiting Energy Market Misconduct

New legislation, Prohibiting energy market misconduct legislation is now in effect. The new legislation requires energy companies to put the interest of their customers first, by […]

New energy rule – Wholesale demand response

A new rule in the National Electricity Market (NEM) will help lower energy costs and improve electricity reliability for all customers at times of peak demand […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2020: Released

Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2020. Highlights include: Seven power stations were accredited in April with a combined […]

Draft Corrosion Protection Systems Regulation – Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback on the draft Corrosion Protection Systems Regulation. The Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability Directorate in […]

State of the Energy Market 2020 report: Released

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its State of the Energy Market 2020 report on the Australian energy sector. State of the energy market 2020 […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target data for April 2020 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2020. Highlights include: Seven power stations were accredited in April with […]

New data shows statistics of Australia’s electricity generation – Released

Australia’s official electricity generation data, the 2020 Australian Energy Statistics has been updated and released.  The updated data provides estimates for 2018-19 and calendar year 2019.  […]

Stockyard Hill Wind Farm – largest wind farm in Australia accredited for Renewable Energy Target

The largest wind farm in Australia, Stockyard Hill Wind Farm with a total capacity of 531.9 megawatts, has been accredited by the Clean Energy Regulator under […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Round 5 of New Energy Jobs Fund – Opens

The Victorian Government has opened Round 5 of the New Energy Jobs Fund (NEJF) that offers $1 million in grants to projects that assist groups develop […]

Energy Security for NSW – Comment sought

The NSW Government is seeking comment on the new Energy Security Target and Safeguard consultation paper, announced as part of the NSW Electricity Strategy.  Comment is […]

Powering Sydney’s Future project – gets green light

More than half a million businesses and homes in Sydney’s inner suburbs will have more reliable power, with TransGrid’s $285 million Powering Sydney’s Future project getting […]

Largest energy storage project to be located in regional NSW

NSW Government will inject $4.6 billion into regional NSW for Australia’s biggest energy storage project. NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said planning approval for the Snowy […]

Environmental approval recommended for large-scale renewable energy hub

EPA WA has recommended environmental approval for a large-scale wind and solar renewable energy project in the Pilbara, subject to conditions including managing and monitoring impacts […]

Draft National Electricity Amendment (Interim Reliability Measure) Rule 2020: Comment sought

This week, the Energy Security Board (ESB) had released a consultation package including consultation paper on the Interim Reliability Measure Draft Rule – Reliability Reserve. This […]

Guide to Electricity Retail Code: Comment sought

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking your feedback on the draft Guide to the Electricity Retail Code that aims to assist electricity retailers […]

Nominated areas for Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage – Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking your comment on the potential areas released in the annual 2020 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage […]

$3M Advanced Hydrogen Fund – Released

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has welcomed the launch of the $300 million Advancing Hydrogen Fund, reflected in the Australian Government Clean Energy Finance Corporation Investment […]

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